Monitoring Violations

Water Quality in 48346 — Clarkston, MI

EPA data for INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP

Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS Last verified: March 16, 2026

5
Water Systems
11,790
People Served
0
Health Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
No data
Lead Level

Your Water System

ZIP code 48346 in Clarkston, Michigan is served by INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP (EPA ID: MI0003342). This system provides water to approximately 11,790 people from groundwater sources.

There are 5 community water systems serving this area.

Lead & Copper in Your Water

No Lead & Copper Rule sampling data available for systems serving this ZIP code.

Violation Summary

21 monitoring/reporting violations recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Recent Violations

DateContaminantTypeStatus
January 1, 2024PFOAMonitoringUnresolved
January 1, 2024PFNAMonitoringUnresolved
January 1, 2024Monochloroacetic AcidMonitoringUnresolved
January 1, 2024Dichloroacetic AcidMonitoringUnresolved
January 1, 2024BromodichloromethaneMonitoringUnresolved
January 1, 2024DibromochloromethaneMonitoringUnresolved
January 1, 2024BromoformMonitoringUnresolved
January 1, 2024ChlorodibromomethaneMonitoringUnresolved
January 1, 2024Trichloroacetic AcidMonitoringUnresolved
January 1, 2024Monobromoacetic AcidMonitoringUnresolved
January 1, 2024Dibromoacetic AcidMonitoringUnresolved
January 1, 2024Bromochloroacetic AcidMonitoringUnresolved
January 1, 2024Bromodichloroacetic AcidMonitoringUnresolved
January 1, 2024Chlorodibromoacetic AcidMonitoringUnresolved
January 1, 2024Tribromoacetic AcidMonitoringUnresolved
January 1, 2024HAA6BrMonitoringUnresolved
January 1, 2024HAA9MonitoringUnresolved
January 1, 2024BromateMonitoringUnresolved
January 1, 2024ChlorateMonitoringUnresolved
January 1, 2024ChloramineMonitoringUnresolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for water systems serving this ZIP code:

ContaminantCategoryViolationsHealth-Based
PFOAPFAS1No
PFNAPFAS1No
Monochloroacetic AcidDisinfection Byproducts1No
Dichloroacetic AcidDisinfection Byproducts1No
BromodichloromethaneDisinfection Byproducts1No
DibromochloromethaneDisinfection Byproducts1No
BromoformDisinfection Byproducts1No
ChlorodibromomethaneDisinfection Byproducts1No
Trichloroacetic AcidDisinfection Byproducts1No
Monobromoacetic AcidDisinfection Byproducts1No
Dibromoacetic AcidDisinfection Byproducts1No
Bromochloroacetic AcidDisinfection Byproducts1No
Bromodichloroacetic AcidDisinfection Byproducts1No
Chlorodibromoacetic AcidDisinfection Byproducts1No
Tribromoacetic AcidDisinfection Byproducts1No

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Water Systems Serving This Area

System NameEPA IDPopulationSource
INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIPMI000334211,790Groundwater
DEERWOOD SUBDIVISIONMI00017731,824Groundwater
HILLVIEW ESTATES SUBDIVISIONMI0003175354Groundwater
MORRICE MEADOWSMI0040643258Groundwater
COLOMBIERE CENTERMI000157260Groundwater

What You Can Do

  1. Review your annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) — Your utility publishes this each July
  2. Test your home’s water — Especially if you have older plumbing (pre-1986) that may contain lead
  3. Stay informed — Bookmark this page to check for updates on your water quality

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Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP (MI0003342) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 48346 safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, the water system serving ZIP code 48346 has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. However, individual home conditions (old pipes, well water) can affect quality.

Where does 48346’s water come from?

The primary water source for this area is groundwater. INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP serves approximately 11,790 people.

How can I get my water tested?

Contact your local water utility for a free water quality report, or hire a certified lab for independent home water testing. The EPA recommends testing annually if you use a private well.

Does 48346 have lead in the water?

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data is currently available in EPA records for water systems serving ZIP code 48346. If you are concerned about lead, contact your water utility or have your tap water independently tested.

What is the radon risk in 48346?

Radon zone data is not available for ZIP code 48346. The EPA recommends testing all homes for radon regardless of location, as radon levels can vary significantly even within the same neighborhood.

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